It’s been a very long time since I used any rods apart from my own, which I have owned for three years. Although my rods have a 3. 5lb test curve I have always found them less than beefy and my casting has been restricted to around the 100-yard mark. However, having used these for some time, I can testify to their casting prowess.
Krill is very much the in vogue bait right now and this liquid additive is up there with the best krill around. Just a capful or two can transform a spod mix and it’s also perfect for adding to PVA bags and stick mixes for extra pulling power. I love to dip or soak my hook baits in a small amount of the pungent liquid for a few minutes, or longer, before casting out. This helps the hook bait stand out from the crowd and I am sure that it’s resulted in a few bonus bites here and there.
When Sonubaits front man Ian Day visited TC Towers recently, we were intrigued by samples of a new project that he’s been working hard on. The new Salty Nut Crush range of baits provoked instant curiosity among the team and this is a relatively rare occurrence because we see so many new products, especially in terms of supposedly new bait concepts. Ian has managed to create a completely unique profile to the range of baits that bear the Salty Nut Crush name. This is mainly due to the exclusive peanut flour that has been sourced.
A blend of the same attractors and appetite stimulants as the Crave boilies, this is ideal for boosting hook baits and freebies. RRP: £9. 49Contact: 0330 333 4888 or www. dynamitebaits.
The same classic Monster Squid boilies in a new radical colour that few carp will have encountered before. RRP: £10. 99 per kiloContact: 01702 233232 or www. nashtackle.
Revolutionary fishmeal boilies with a host of exclusive ingredients that create super-soluble attraction in all water temperatures. RRP:From £11. 99 per kilo; 5kg from £49. 99Contact: 01430 448322 or www.
Top-quality hempseed cooked in the packet with chilli flakes to enhance and lock in all of the natural attraction. RRP: £7. 99 per 2. 5-litre pouchContact: 01473 241811 or www.
Mega-hard-wearing and discreet fluorocarbon main line. This stuff is as tough as line gets and it sinks like a brick, too. A great choice for snaggy, clear lakes. RRP: £13.